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Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A bold, flavorful bowl packed with grilled chicken, creamy street corn, avocado, and lime-kissed rice—this dish brings the street food vibes straight to your table. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or when you just want something fresh and filling.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs

12 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Juice of ½ lime

For the Rice Base:

2 cups cooked white, brown, or jasmine rice

Optional: 1 tbsp chopped cilantro + juice of ½ lime

For the Street Corn Mix:

2 cups corn kernels (fresh, grilled, or frozen)

½ small red onion, diced

1 jalapeño, diced (optional)

2 tbsp mayonnaise

2 tbsp sour cream or crema

Juice of ½ lime

½ tsp chili powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Toppings & Garnish:

1 ripe avocado, sliced

Cotija or feta cheese, crumbled

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges

Optional: hot sauce or Tajín


Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, lime juice, salt and pepper. Coat chicken and let sit for 15–20 mins.

Cook Chicken: Grill or pan-cook over medium-high heat, 5–7 mins per side. Let rest, then slice.

Make Street Corn: Sauté or grill corn. In a bowl, mix corn with red onion, jalapeño, mayo, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, sliced chicken, street corn mix, and avocado. Top with cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520 / Serving
  • Sugar: 5g / Serving
  • Sodium: 650mg / Serving
  • Fat: 26g / Serving
  • Carbohydrates: 38g / Serving
  • Fiber: 5g / Serving
  • Protein: 35g / Serving